I can fly now!

Just received my Special Certificate of Airworthiness in the mail, so C-GCPT, RV-9A #91081 is officially an airplane. Weather permitting, my first flight will be happening when I get back from a short vacation, in 10 days or so. The plane is ready and itching to get into the air where it belongs.

I kind of wish we could get that instant gratification of the pink slip like you do in the US. I waited for nearly 6 weeks for my last piece of paper. I am delighted that I'll be able to start my 25 hour test phase while the days are still long though.

Congratulations! Having to wait 6 more weeks when ready must be very difficult.

I think I'd cancel that vacation and get flying

Congrats! Looking forward to some pics and video!

Raymo said:

Congratulations! Having to wait 6 more weeks when ready must be very difficult.

I think I'd cancel that vacation and get flying

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I found a few things to do, took my time on the reassembly, tracked down a few small leaks, fixed a fuel sender. Certainly would rather have been flying though. Sadly canceling the vacation is not going to happen, and during 35-40 hours of driving I?ll be trying my best to not be chair flying.

Congrats!

Great job, you will enjoy every minute.

Congrats Claude,

My sympathies for the agonizing wait but it is all worth it. I waited 3 1/2 months for the paperwork (Ontario) and am now looking forward to spending my vacation flying - 6 hours of the 25 done!

Laurie